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Video: Gaza's fishermen return to sea during the ceasefire

Fishermen return to work, but anxiety over fresh fighting continues to loom
Gaza's fishermen return to work, hoping ceasefire holds (AFP)

As the 72-hour ceasefire continued to hold in Gaza on Wednesday, the coastal strip's fishermen returned to their boats to resume their trade. But with peace talks continuing in Cairo, and ceasefire due to run out on Friday morning if a deal is not agreed, many remain anxious and life is far from normalising.

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